Richardson, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Dallas County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
118,269
Population
4,141/sq mi density
$96,257
Median Income
$50,398 per capita
$405,600
Home Value
$438,611 Zillow
$1,825
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
148
Violent Crime/100K
1,855 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$96,257 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$405,600 home value, $1,825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Richardson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 28.7 sq mi (74.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9723°N, 96.7081°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dallas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 35.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 19 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.89 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.20 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Richardson has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (2.2").